Regular and Large print chart included
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Berlin Series No. 1 by Marsden Hartley is a striking example of early American Modernism, blending abstraction, symbolism, and bold geometric design into a powerful visual composition. Painted in 1913 during Hartley’s time in Berlin, the work reflects the artist’s fascination with German Expressionism and the rapidly changing modern world.
The painting is composed of vivid symbolic forms—arches, circles, zigzags, ladders, and radiating shapes—arranged in a dramatic, almost architectural structure against a deep black background. Hartley uses strong contrasts of red, white, yellow, green, and blue to create a sense of movement, rhythm, and spiritual energy. Though abstract, the composition hints at ceremonial symbols, urban structures, and military imagery, themes that frequently appeared in Hartley’s Berlin works.
Influenced by the avant-garde movements of Europe, including Cubism and Expressionism, Hartley developed a uniquely American modernist voice that combined abstraction with deeply personal symbolism. Berlin Series No. 1 captures the excitement and tension of pre-World War I Berlin while showcasing Hartley’s bold experimentation with form, color, and emotional expression.
This museum-quality full-coverage cross-stitch pattern beautifully recreates the dramatic geometry and vibrant color contrasts of the original painting. The clean lines, graphic shapes, and modern aesthetic make this design especially appealing for stitchers who love abstract art, early Modernism, and artistic cross-stitch designs with a bold visual impact.
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Design Size:
268w x 324h stitches
Types of Stitches:
Full stitches only, no half or quarter stitches, no backstitching
Level of Difficulty:
Advanced
Sewn Design Size:
14 count: 19.14 x 23.14 inches - 486mm x 588mm
18 count: 14.89 x 18.00 inches - 378mm x 457mm
20 count: 13.40 x 16.20 inches - 340mm x 411mm
22 count: 12.18 x 14.73 inches - 309mm x 374mm
Fabric size necessary for design:
Add six inches to both length and width (3" on each side)
Number of floss colors in the design: 56 (DMC cotton floss) No blended colors.
